Successfully Defended Hospital Owned by One of Largest Health Care Systems in California

Successfully defended hospital owned by one of the largest health care systems in California, obtaining judgment in favor of the hospital against charges of elder abuse, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, unfair business practices and violations of the Probate Code. The hospital was alleged to have abused a patient following hip repair surgery, resulting in further injury, then inappropriately transferred the patient to a skilled nursing facility against the family’s wishes. Case resolved by granting of motion for summary judgment.